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Devon is a favourite haunt of not just runners and cyclists, but swimmers, surfers and sailors, meaning the diversity of outdoors activities in and around Exeter is rich. Here, you can discover runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities in and around Exeter.

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An ultra 43-mile and team relay with opportunities for runners of all speeds on one day, empathising with the challenges faced by the endangered Exe Atlantic river salmon as they go upstream to spawn!
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £15-£45
Exeter, Devon, UK

Salmon Run

An ultra 43-mile and team relay with opportunities for runners of all speeds on one day, empathising with the challenges faced by the endangered Exe Atlantic river salmon as they go upstream to spawn!

  • Ultra run
  • Multi-terrain run
Triathlons at Dawlish Warren, a safe and supported environment for sea swimming, with a range of triathlon distances to offer a great challenge in a scenic location.
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £45-£56
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Triathlon

Triathlons at Dawlish Warren, a safe and supported environment for sea swimming, with a range of triathlon distances to offer a great challenge in a scenic location.

  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £32-£46
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Swim

Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.

  • Sea swim 3
Go the distance for your local children's hospice with a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Challenge! Take on this flat and fast course and get your PB.
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • FREE-£37
Barnstaple, Devon, UK

RUN Barnstaple

Go the distance for your local children's hospice with a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Challenge! Take on this flat and fast course and get your PB.

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
Taking place from the wonderful North Sands, put your endurance to the test with a sociable and challenging seaside triathlon, to finish with a Salcombe Sprint Triathlon medal!
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £65
Salcombe, Devon, UK

Salcombe Brewery Co Sprint Triathlon

Taking place from the wonderful North Sands, put your endurance to the test with a sociable and challenging seaside triathlon, to finish with a Salcombe Sprint Triathlon medal!

  • 700 m sea swimming
  • 19 km road cycling + 400 m ascent
  • 3 km trail running + 90 m ascent
The Torbay Triathlon Weekend is delighted to host the Devon and Somerset Fire Service Multisport Championships! Start with a 5K, followed by a team relay. One swims, one cycles, one runs.
  • Sat 4 Oct
  • £18-£48
Paignton, Devon, UK

DSFRS Multisport Championships

The Torbay Triathlon Weekend is delighted to host the Devon and Somerset Fire Service Multisport Championships! Start with a 5K, followed by a team relay. One swims, one cycles, one runs.

  • 5K run
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Relay triathlon
A totally traffic free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £22-£51
Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Triathlon Autumn

A totally traffic free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Kids triathlon 7
  • Novice triathlon
The South Hams Ultra is a very scenic 105-mile and 56-mile circumnavigation of South Hams in Devon, which follows the spanking new South Hams Way in South Devon.
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £60-£95
Kingsbridge, Devon, UK

The South Hams Ultra

The South Hams Ultra is a very scenic 105-mile and 56-mile circumnavigation of South Hams in Devon, which follows the spanking new South Hams Way in South Devon.

  • Ultra run 2
Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
  • Sat 1 Nov
  • £28-£32
Lifton, Devon, UK

Devon Trail Races

Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • Half marathon
Roadford Lake is a great venue for a duathlon with very quiet roads, traffic-free trails, lots of space for transition and parking. The Standard Race is a qualifier for the 2026 World champs.
  • Sun 2 Nov
  • £42-£54
Lifton, Devon, UK

Devon Duathlon Autumn

Roadford Lake is a great venue for a duathlon with very quiet roads, traffic-free trails, lots of space for transition and parking. The Standard Race is a qualifier for the 2026 World champs.

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Standard duathlon
With a 12-mile trail run on moorland, rocky paths and disused railway lines; and a flat 10K around the perimeter of the reservoir, plus kids' races - there's something for everyone.
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £9-£32
Yelverton, Devon, UK

Burrator Noir | 12 Mile Night Trail Run and 10K Road Race

With a 12-mile trail run on moorland, rocky paths and disused railway lines; and a flat 10K around the perimeter of the reservoir, plus kids' races - there's something for everyone.

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £10-£24
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Night

Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.

  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Trail run 2
  • CaniCross
This is a toughish race on Dartmoor but it's a big old moon so visibility will be good and the weather looks mild. Grab your head torch and let's get wild.
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
  • £23-£28
South Brent, Devon, UK

Wild & Mild Night Run

This is a toughish race on Dartmoor but it's a big old moon so visibility will be good and the weather looks mild. Grab your head torch and let's get wild.

  • Trail run 2
The Way of the Dead (formerly the 'Dartmoor Traverse East to West') returns for the second year, with a 50K Dartmoor Traverse route from east to west.
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • £49
Newton Abbot, Devon, UK

Way of the Dead 50K

The Way of the Dead (formerly the 'Dartmoor Traverse East to West') returns for the second year, with a 50K Dartmoor Traverse route from east to west.

  • 50K ultra run
Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events and 2024 Best of the Year on offroad.cc! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £37-£43
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Heroic

Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events and 2024 Best of the Year on offroad.cc! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer.

  • Gravel events 3
A trekking challenge with lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £20-£30
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Devon

A trekking challenge with lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.

  • Charity walk 2
This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs in the Blackdown Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £39-£44
Honiton, Devon, UK

Taunton Flyer

This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs in the Blackdown Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
Tavistock Triathlon is for all ages and abilities using the amazing Olympic legacy 50m pool at Mount Kelly with quiet rolling roads for the bike and the disused railway line for the run. What a venue!
  • Mon 4 May 2026
  • £20-£63
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavistock Triathlon

Tavistock Triathlon is for all ages and abilities using the amazing Olympic legacy 50m pool at Mount Kelly with quiet rolling roads for the bike and the disused railway line for the run. What a venue!

  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Kids triathlon 5
The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
  • £350
Westward Ho!, Devon, UK

Incredible Hike

The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.

  • 60 miles hiking
Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! Come and make a weekend of it with lakeside camping too.
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £29-£55
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Swim

Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! Come and make a weekend of it with lakeside camping too.

  • Lake swim 5
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £9-£28
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Trail Races

By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.

  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Triathlon and swim events at Roadford Lake, offering a range of distances to suit all ability levels in a safe environment, with camping options to enjoy the area after your event.
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £68-£135
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Triathlon

Triathlon and swim events at Roadford Lake, offering a range of distances to suit all ability levels in a safe environment, with camping options to enjoy the area after your event.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Half Ironman
Now into its second year! It’s a superb swimming venue and the quiet rolling roads make such a good bike course that it was used for the 2023 Masters National Road Race champs. Lakeside camping too!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £57-£79
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Aquabike

Now into its second year! It’s a superb swimming venue and the quiet rolling roads make such a good bike course that it was used for the 2023 Masters National Road Race champs. Lakeside camping too!

  • Standard aquabike
  • Sprint aquabike
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £9-£20
Yelverton, Devon, UK

Burrator 10K and Kids Races

A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!

  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, the Dartmouth Open Water Swims offer a choice of distances in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach for a wide range of swimming abilities.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £35-£54
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Open Water Swim

A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, the Dartmouth Open Water Swims offer a choice of distances in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach for a wide range of swimming abilities.

  • Sea swim 3
Swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands, then take a scenic coastal bike route featuring Devon's flattest road, then run by a stream. Plus chance to camp on the beach!
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £65-£90
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Triathlon

Swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands, then take a scenic coastal bike route featuring Devon's flattest road, then run by a stream. Plus chance to camp on the beach!

  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
Can't run or don't like to? Start with a stunning swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands then it’s on to the bike featuring Devon’s flattest road. Opportunity to camp on the beach too!
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £60-£75
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Aquabike

Can't run or don't like to? Start with a stunning swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands then it’s on to the bike featuring Devon’s flattest road. Opportunity to camp on the beach too!

  • Sprint aquabike
  • Standard aquabike
Fast, exciting, spectator-friendly racing in the centre of Torquay! Swim from the sheltered Torre Abbey Sands beach, ride a fast and flattish closed-road circuit and run  by the sea.
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • £30-£75
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Triathlon

Fast, exciting, spectator-friendly racing in the centre of Torquay! Swim from the sheltered Torre Abbey Sands beach, ride a fast and flattish closed-road circuit and run by the sea.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Kids triathlon 2
Choose between three sportives exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Finish on a tough climb and earn your gold, silver or bronze medal based on finishing times.
  • Sat 4 Jul 2026
  • £38-£43
Exeter, Devon, UK

Moor to Sea

Choose between three sportives exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Finish on a tough climb and earn your gold, silver or bronze medal based on finishing times.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
The toughest cycling challenge in the South West! This epic route is against a pace clock. Any rider who falls behind the minimum pace will be required to retire from the event.
  • Sat 4 Jul 2026
  • £90
Exeter, Devon, UK

Dartmoor Legend Ultra

The toughest cycling challenge in the South West! This epic route is against a pace clock. Any rider who falls behind the minimum pace will be required to retire from the event.

  • 200 miles road cycling + 18000 ft ascent
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £63-£87
Ivybridge, Devon, UK

Dartmoor In A Day Ultra

Dartmoor in a Day 50km Ultra and 30km Challenge – Race, Jog or Walk

  • Ultra run
  • 50K ultra run
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
  • £475
Westward Ho!, Devon, UK

Adventure Triathlon Devon

To reach the start line you will need to jump from a plane at 15,000 feet! From there a 66 mile bike route, camping at the lake, 2 mile kayak and 24 mile hike up Clovelly.

  • 15000 ft skydiving
  • 68 miles road running
  • 2 miles kayaking
  • 24 miles hiking
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £5-£16
Newton Abbot, Devon, UK

Haytor Heller

This popular, well established moorland race, now in its 38th year, starts below Haytor Rock and follows a hilly, single lap route before returning once again to Haytor Rock...

  • 6 miles trail running
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £20
Exeter, Devon, UK

Woodbury Common 10K Trail Run

Get involved in this thrilling Lions 10k Trail Run at Woodbury Common and let's conquer the trails together!

  • 10 km trail running + 241 m ascent
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £16-£18
Crediton, Devon, UK

Crediton Crunch 10K

The Crediton Crunch is a multi-terrain run approximately 10K long which is 90% off road ~ general footpaths, mowed grassland, private farmland and quiet country roads.

  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £35-£37
Buckfastleigh, Devon, UK

Dartmoor Volcano

The Dartmoor Volcano Race is a 10.5-mile tour of the Southern Moor, with over 550 metres of ascent.

  • 10.5 miles trail running + 550 m ascent
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £8-£70
Kingsbridge, Devon, UK

The Thurlestone Arch Race

A brand new race in the South West - Run by Kate and Ivan Burton from Open Water Devon, take part in the first swim race through Thurlestone Arch in South Devon.

  • Sea swim 5
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £5.50-£100
Barnstaple, Devon, UK

Barney to Beach

Are you up for an event with a difference? Families in Grief (FiG) and The Wave Project - two local North Devon charities have joined forces to bring you an exciting 8 mile event – Barney to Beach.

  • Fun run
  • Trail run
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £5-£18
Honiton, Devon, UK

Honiton Hippo, Hungry Hippo & Hippo Calf

The Honiton Hippo is a tough multi-terrain race with roughly 7 miles of mud, sweat and tears.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Multi-terrain run
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £25-£37
Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Half Marathon and 10K

Run the English Riviera and take part in an event with a fantastic and vibrant crowd atmosphere.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £14-£16
Lynmouth, Devon, UK

The Doone Run

The Doone Run – where goats meet their match!

  • 10 miles trail running
  • Fri 26 Sep
  • £8-£13
Exeter, Devon, UK

Exeter 3K and Mile Races

Join City Runs for an evening of track racing at Exeter Arena, where runners of all ages and abilities will come together to enjoy a well-supported and inclusive event in a safe, traffic-free setting.

  • Fun run 3
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £11-£22
Exmouth, Devon, UK

Bradleys Exmouth 5K & 10K - Autumn

The beautiful 'Bradleys Exmouth 5km & 10km' Spring & Autumn

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • FREE-£16
Newton Abbot, Devon, UK

Ladies 10K

What the Ladies 10K is all about

  • 10 km road running
  • Fri 3 - Sat 4 Oct
  • £77-£190
Minehead, Somerset, UK

North Coast 110 / Exmoor Coast 55

4 distances to choose from: 110 Miles / 110 KM / 65 KM / 55 KM

  • Ultra run 4
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £3.50-£22
Newton Abbot, Devon, UK

Sibelco Templer Ten

A multi terrain 10-mile course starting and finishing in the wonderful grounds of Stover School, Newton Abbot.

  • Fun run
  • 10 miler
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £18-£20
Colyton, Devon, UK

The ColyTEN

The ColyTEN is a scenic 10-mile multi-terrain race held in Colyton, starting and finishing at the Peace Memorial Playing Fields.

  • 10 miler
  • Sat 18 Oct
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 26 Oct
  • £22-£42
Tiverton, Devon, UK

Grand Canal Canter

Each year the Grand Canal Canter takes place twice, with a spring and an autumn event!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sun 26 Oct
  • £17-£24
Exeter, Devon, UK

Halloween 5 and 10 Mile Event

The Halloween 5 and 10 mile event is the perfect event to blow off the cobwebs heading into the winter period.

  • Fun run
  • 10 miler
  • Sat 8 Nov
  • £35-£145
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

East Devon 8 Trigs - Half/Marathon/Ultra

Eight of these trig points sit on a beautifully varied trail loop in East Devon. For 2025 event, There are 3 options: 3 Trigs Half Marathon (21km), 6 Trigs Marathon (42km), 8 Trigs Ultramarathon (53k)

  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 8 Nov
  • FREE-£10
Plymouth, Devon, UK

Poppy Walk | Plymouth

Come together this Poppy Appeal for a short, family-friendly walk to lay a poppy tribute and mark Remembrance.

  • 3 km walking
  • Sat 8 Nov
  • £63-£79
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Salt Settlers Six Hour Race

A six hour race around the Lower Otter valley back for a 2nd year!

  • Fixed time runs
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 6 Dec
  • £34-£48
Plymouth, Devon, UK

Race The Light

The original Race The Light will be back at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary for a 9th time in 2025.

  • Trail run
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £1-£2
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavy 5

The Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £18-£20
Torrington, Devon, UK

Torrington Christmas Caper

Every year TAAC hosts their annual Christmas run - approximately 10 miles of mud, forest trails, rivers and hills that participants love.

  • 10 miles multi terrain running + 120 m ascent
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £27.50-£38.50
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Walter Raleigh Round Half and Third Marathon

The Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon visits the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh and the countryside where he spent time as a child.

  • Trail run
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £35-£71
Kingsbridge, Devon, UK

EnduranceLife - South Devon

This is where the Coastal Trail Series was born - the South Devon stage has become a cult classic.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run

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